Mandera Town Comes Alive at Night as Business Booms Until Midnight

For many, these hours have become the most productive part of the day.

“Business has really picked up at night,” says Hibo Hassan, a food vendor who runs a popular food joint within the town.

“People come after work to eat, relax, and talk. We now close around midnight because customers keep coming,” she added.

She further added that, as residents, they remain committed to staying vigilant and reporting anything suspicious to the authorities in order to preserve the peace currently enjoyed at night.

She emphasised that the renewed calm in the evenings is something the community values deeply, and safeguarding it requires cooperation between the public and security agencies.

The boom in nighttime activity is being credited to improved security and better street lighting across key parts of the town.

Residents say they now feel safer moving around after dark, a change that has brought new energy and confidence to the local economy.

Aftin Abey, a taxi driver, says, “The change has been life-changing. Before, we used to close early because it wasn’t safe. Now we can work until late. There’s more business, and we earn more.”

Mandera County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa attributed the improved security situation to collective efforts between the police and local residents.

He further encouraged the public to continue sharing timely and reliable information, emphasising the importance of reporting any suspicious activities to authorities without delay.

For many residents, the shift isn’t just about earning a living; it’s about reclaiming the night.

They, however, expressed their gratitude to area MP Hussein Weytan for his relentless efforts in ensuring that residents feel safe and free to move around even at night.

Mandera’s nights now tell a story of resilience and renewal, of a community determined to make progress and find opportunity even under the stars

In every open shop, every busy food joint, and every glowing street corner, the spirit of Mandera continues to shine brighter than ever.